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# ![VC firms Graphic](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/t:vc-firms.png) VC firms

Some VC firms have been criticized for sharing their knowledge and expertise with Chinese companies, sparking concerns that they are helping a global competitor. Top US VC firms, such as Sequoia and Andreessen Horowitz, have been involved in China's venture capital scene for years, launching local arms and investing in Chinese startups. This has led to accusations that they are contributing to China's growing economic and technological power.

### About VC firms
VC firms are actively investing in AI, with new seed rounds and funding announcements, but some firms face criticism regarding ethical practices and transparency.  

### Insights [#](/topic/vc-firms/insights)
- vc firms engagements near a 52-week low at XXXXX.
- vc firms sentiment is up XXXXX% from the previous week.
- vc firms creators is up XXXXX% from the previous week.
- vc firms engagements is up XXXXXXXX% from the previous week.
- vc firms mentions is up XXXXX% from the previous week.
- vc firms posts created is up XXXXXX% from the previous week.

### Engagements: XXXXXX [#](/topic/vc-firms/interactions)
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![Engagements Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:vc-firms/c:line/m:interactions.svg)  
[Engagements 24-Hour Chart Data](/topic/vc-firms/time-series/interactions.tsv)  
**Current Value**: XXXXXX  
**Daily Average**: XXXXXX  
**1 Week**: XXXXXXX +4,399%  
**1 Month**: XXXXXXX -XX%  
**6 Months**: XXXXXXXXX -XXXX%  
**1 Year**: XXXXXXXXXX -XX%  
**1-Year High**: XXXXXXXXX on 2025-01-15  
**1-Year Low**: XXXXX on 2025-04-13  

| Social Network | X      | TikTok | YouTube | News | Reddit |
| -------------- | -      | ------ | ------- | ---- | ------ |
| Engagements    | XXXXXX | XXX    | XXX     | XX   | XX     |
  

  
  
### Mentions: XXX [#](/topic/vc-firms/posts_active)
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![Mentions Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:vc-firms/c:line/m:posts_active.svg)  
[Mentions 24-Hour Chart Data](/topic/vc-firms/time-series/posts_active.tsv)  
**Current Value**: XXX  
**Daily Average**: XXX  
**1 Week**: XXX +29%  
**1 Month**: XXXXX +22%  
**6 Months**: XXXXX -XXXX%  
**1 Year**: XXXXX +20%  
**1-Year High**: XXX on 2024-07-26  
**1-Year Low**: XX on 2024-11-23  

| Social Network | X   | TikTok | YouTube | News | Reddit |
| -------------- | -   | ------ | ------- | ---- | ------ |
| Mentions       | XXX | XX     | XX      | X    | XX     |
  

  
  
### Creators: XXX [#](/topic/vc-firms/contributors_active)
---
![Creators Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:vc-firms/c:line/m:contributors_active.svg)  
[Creators 24-Hour Chart Data](/topic/vc-firms/time-series/contributors_active.tsv)  
XXX unique social accounts have posts mentioning VC firms in the last XX hours which is up XX% from XXX in the previous XX hours
**Daily Average**: XXX  
**1 Week**: XXX +30%  
**1 Month**: XXX +27%  
**6 Months**: XXXXX +2.30%  
**1 Year**: XXXXX +26%  
**1-Year High**: XXX on 2024-07-26  
**1-Year Low**: XX on 2024-11-23  

The most influential creators that mention VC firms in the last XX hours

| Creator                              | Rank | Followers | Posts | Engagements |
| -------                              | ---- | --------- | ----- | ----------- |
| [@rwang07](/creator/twitter/rwang07) | X    | XXXXXX    | X     | XXXXX       |

[View More](/list/creators/vc-firms/100)
  
  
### Sentiment: XX% [#](/topic/vc-firms/sentiment)
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![Sentiment Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:vc-firms/c:line/m:sentiment.svg)  
[Sentiment 24-Hour Chart Data](/topic/vc-firms/time-series/sentiment.tsv)  
**Current Value**: XX%  
**Daily Average**: XX%  
**1 Week**: XXX% +17%  
**1 Month**: XX% -XX%  
**6 Months**: XX% -X%  
**1 Year**: XX% -XX%  
**1-Year High**: XX% on 2025-02-27  
**1-Year Low**: XX% on 2025-03-13  

**Most Supportive Themes**
- **Investment in AI and Startups:** (30%) VC firms are actively investing in AI-driven identity verification tools to combat AI-generated content and support innovative startups.
- **Resources and New Strategies:** (20%) New resources are available to connect entrepreneurs with VC firms, and there's a focus on tech-enabled transformation and venture buyouts.
- **Mentions and Activity of VC Firms:** (25%) Mentions of notable VC firms like Altos Ventures, Sequoia, and Pantera Capital, show increasing activity and backing of new projects.
  
**Most Critical Themes**
- **VC Firm Practices and Transparency:** (15%)  Concerns are raised about VC firms potentially prioritizing profits over ethical considerations and the impact of AI on the job market.
- **Ethical Concerns and VC Prioritization:** (10%)  Criticism is directed towards VC firms for alleged practices like ghosting founders and potential conflicts of interest, impacting fairness and transparency.
  
Network engagement breakdown:  
| Network | Positive | %   | Neutral | %   | Negative | %   |
| ------- | -------- | -   | ------- | -   | -------- | -   |
| X       | XXXXX    | XX% | XXXXX   | XX% | XXXXX    | XX% |
| TikTok  | XX       | X%  | XXX     | X%  | X        | X%  |
| YouTube | XXX      | X%  | XXX     | X%  | XX       | X%  |
| News    | X        | X%  | X       | X%  | XX       | X%  |
| Reddit  | XX       | X%  | XX      | X%  | X        | X%  |
|         |          |     |         |     |          |     |
| Total   | XXXXX    | XX% | XXXXX   | XX% | XXXXX    | XX% |
  


**Top assets mentioned**
In the posts about VC firms in the last XX hours

[Bittensor (TAO)](/topic/$tao)
[Alphabet Inc Class A (GOOGL)](/topic/$googl)
[Lightspeed Commerce Inc. (LSPD)](/topic/$lspd)
[Bittensor (TAO)](/topic/bittensor)
[Bitcoin (BTC)](/topic/$btc)
[Qubic (QUBIC)](/topic/$qubic)
[BlackRock Inc (BLK)](/topic/blackrock)
[Tao Synergies Inc. (TAOX)](/topic/$taox)
[Bitcoin (BTC)](/topic/bitcoin)
[RAI Finance (SOFI)](/topic/$sofi)

**Top topics mentioned**
In the posts about VC firms in the last XX hours

[investment](/topic/investment), [vcs](/topic/vcs), [china](/topic/china), [united states](/topic/united-states), [money](/topic/money), [coins ai](/topic/coins-ai), [india](/topic/india), [web3](/topic/web3), [andreessen horowitz](/topic/andreessen-horowitz), [seed funding](/topic/seed-funding), [stocks](/topic/stocks), [twitter](/topic/twitter), [sequoia capital](/topic/sequoia-capital), [coins energy](/topic/coins-energy), [wang](/topic/wang), [israel](/topic/israel), [open ai](/topic/open-ai), [ipo](/topic/ipo), [tao](/topic/tao), [$tao](/topic/$tao), [stealth](/topic/stealth), [stocks defense](/topic/stocks-defense), [#ai](/topic/#ai), [playbook](/topic/playbook), [insider](/topic/insider), [kol](/topic/kol), [billions](/topic/billions), [onchain](/topic/onchain), [banking](/topic/banking), [angels](/topic/angels), [$googl](/topic/$googl), [fintech](/topic/fintech), [bessemer venture partners](/topic/bessemer-venture-partners), [meta](/topic/meta), [$lspd](/topic/$lspd), [women](/topic/women), [greed](/topic/greed), [realtime](/topic/realtime), [bittensor](/topic/bittensor), [signals](/topic/signals), [blog](/topic/blog), [blockchain](/topic/blockchain), [hybrid](/topic/hybrid), [dominance](/topic/dominance), [mindset](/topic/mindset), [happened](/topic/happened), [acquisition](/topic/acquisition), [coins healthcare](/topic/coins-healthcare), [stocks financial services](/topic/stocks-financial-services), [decentralized](/topic/decentralized), [radar](/topic/radar), [matrix partners](/topic/matrix-partners), [iranian rial](/topic/iranian-rial), [stocks communication services](/topic/stocks-communication-services), [mega](/topic/mega), [crv](/topic/crv), [toronto](/topic/toronto), [sol](/topic/sol), [50k](/topic/50k), [$reymi](/topic/$reymi), [japan](/topic/japan), [ib](/topic/ib), [entrepreneurship](/topic/entrepreneurship), [applied](/topic/applied), [tier](/topic/tier), [neo](/topic/neo), [clarity](/topic/clarity), [careers](/topic/careers), [$1628b](/topic/$1628b), [alumni ventures](/topic/alumni-ventures), [asset allocation](/topic/asset-allocation), [0x587d2e7ca48707e8399377bb801f77e2d326ce77](/topic/0x587d2e7ca48707e8399377bb801f77e2d326ce77), [ip](/topic/ip), [cisco](/topic/cisco), [kleiner perkins](/topic/kleiner-perkins), [the worlds](/topic/the-worlds), [prediction](/topic/prediction), [wall street](/topic/wall-street), [curated](/topic/curated), [xpr](/topic/xpr), [$loan](/topic/$loan), [worm](/topic/worm), [intern](/topic/intern), [bbc](/topic/bbc), [ggv capital](/topic/ggv-capital), [bros](/topic/bros), [beta](/topic/beta), [exchanges cexs](/topic/exchanges-cexs), [jerry](/topic/jerry), [influencer](/topic/influencer), [$9434t](/topic/$9434t), [$100k](/topic/$100k), [$14m](/topic/$14m), [pioneer](/topic/pioneer), [$35b](/topic/$35b), [airdrops](/topic/airdrops), [$btc](/topic/$btc), [xmr](/topic/xmr), [agi](/topic/agi), [$qubic](/topic/$qubic)

### Top Social Posts [#](/topic/vc-firms/posts)
---
Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours

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"Here they are: 1.)Startup&VC Seattle Board- Curated by GoingVC this board features roles at VC firms and their portfolio companies. For people looking to break into venture X. John Gannons VC Job Board- One of the longest-running VC job boards. Not Seattle specific but it regularly features remote and West Coast roles at VC firms and startups. Great option for internships analyst roles and platform positions 3.) Confluence VC Job Board- Focused on platform investor and ops roles at VC firms and their startups. Community-driven and often includes early stage opportunities that dont hit"  
[@yourbestfriendintech](/creator/tiktok/yourbestfriendintech) on [TikTok](/post/tiktok-video/7528624738005044493) 2025-07-19 03:09:49 UTC XXX followers, XXX engagements


"Most crypto insiders anticipated the GENIUS and CLARITY Acts positioning their portfolios for: Stablecoin growth (USDC PYUSD) Exchange tokens (like BNB UNI) that benefit from regulatory clarity Avoiding CBDCrelated projects (due to Anti-CBDC bill) VC firms like a16z Pantera and Paradigm have increased U.S. compliance staffing prepping for a regulated bull cycle"  
[@gigstopio](/creator/x/gigstopio) on [X](/post/tweet/1946342219063152702) 2025-07-18 22:52:00 UTC XX followers, XX engagements


"The need to IPO will never go away since VC firms can only circle jerk the valuations a couple of times after that its a pile of steaming trash that no one wants to touch Public markets are the only ones willing to buy that slop"  
[@copethyself](/creator/x/copethyself) on [X](/post/tweet/1946333501059477685) 2025-07-18 22:17:22 UTC XXX followers, XXX engagements


"🚨 NEW POD IS LIVE 🚨 Kirsten Bartok Touw is the co-founder and Managing Partner of New Vista Capital one of the few early-stage VC firms focused exclusively on aerospace space and defense. We cover: Why capital itself is now a competitive moat in defense How New Vista helps portfolio companies sell internationally The DODs struggle to adapt to distributed low-cost warfare Defense startup challenges like momentum funding and TRL X Insights on investing in hypersonics space and AI Now available on YouTube Spotify Apple and Substack"  
[@DroneUltimatum](/creator/x/DroneUltimatum) on [X](/post/tweet/1946314064797335814) 2025-07-18 21:00:08 UTC XXX followers, XX engagements

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Some VC firms have been criticized for sharing their knowledge and expertise with Chinese companies, sparking concerns that they are helping a global competitor. Top US VC firms, such as Sequoia and Andreessen Horowitz, have been involved in China's venture capital scene for years, launching local arms and investing in Chinese startups. This has led to accusations that they are contributing to China's growing economic and technological power.

About VC firms

VC firms are actively investing in AI, with new seed rounds and funding announcements, but some firms face criticism regarding ethical practices and transparency.

Insights #

  • vc firms engagements near a 52-week low at XXXXX.
  • vc firms sentiment is up XXXXX% from the previous week.
  • vc firms creators is up XXXXX% from the previous week.
  • vc firms engagements is up XXXXXXXX% from the previous week.
  • vc firms mentions is up XXXXX% from the previous week.
  • vc firms posts created is up XXXXXX% from the previous week.

Engagements: XXXXXX #


Engagements Line Chart
Engagements 24-Hour Chart Data
Current Value: XXXXXX
Daily Average: XXXXXX
1 Week: XXXXXXX +4,399%
1 Month: XXXXXXX -XX%
6 Months: XXXXXXXXX -XXXX%
1 Year: XXXXXXXXXX -XX%
1-Year High: XXXXXXXXX on 2025-01-15
1-Year Low: XXXXX on 2025-04-13

Social Network X TikTok YouTube News Reddit
Engagements XXXXXX XXX XXX XX XX

Mentions: XXX #


Mentions Line Chart
Mentions 24-Hour Chart Data
Current Value: XXX
Daily Average: XXX
1 Week: XXX +29%
1 Month: XXXXX +22%
6 Months: XXXXX -XXXX%
1 Year: XXXXX +20%
1-Year High: XXX on 2024-07-26
1-Year Low: XX on 2024-11-23

Social Network X TikTok YouTube News Reddit
Mentions XXX XX XX X XX

Creators: XXX #


Creators Line Chart
Creators 24-Hour Chart Data
XXX unique social accounts have posts mentioning VC firms in the last XX hours which is up XX% from XXX in the previous XX hours Daily Average: XXX
1 Week: XXX +30%
1 Month: XXX +27%
6 Months: XXXXX +2.30%
1 Year: XXXXX +26%
1-Year High: XXX on 2024-07-26
1-Year Low: XX on 2024-11-23

The most influential creators that mention VC firms in the last XX hours

Creator Rank Followers Posts Engagements
@rwang07 X XXXXXX X XXXXX

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Sentiment: XX% #


Sentiment Line Chart
Sentiment 24-Hour Chart Data
Current Value: XX%
Daily Average: XX%
1 Week: XXX% +17%
1 Month: XX% -XX%
6 Months: XX% -X%
1 Year: XX% -XX%
1-Year High: XX% on 2025-02-27
1-Year Low: XX% on 2025-03-13

Most Supportive Themes

  • Investment in AI and Startups: (30%) VC firms are actively investing in AI-driven identity verification tools to combat AI-generated content and support innovative startups.
  • Resources and New Strategies: (20%) New resources are available to connect entrepreneurs with VC firms, and there's a focus on tech-enabled transformation and venture buyouts.
  • Mentions and Activity of VC Firms: (25%) Mentions of notable VC firms like Altos Ventures, Sequoia, and Pantera Capital, show increasing activity and backing of new projects.

Most Critical Themes

  • VC Firm Practices and Transparency: (15%) Concerns are raised about VC firms potentially prioritizing profits over ethical considerations and the impact of AI on the job market.
  • Ethical Concerns and VC Prioritization: (10%) Criticism is directed towards VC firms for alleged practices like ghosting founders and potential conflicts of interest, impacting fairness and transparency.

Network engagement breakdown:

Network Positive % Neutral % Negative %
X XXXXX XX% XXXXX XX% XXXXX XX%
TikTok XX X% XXX X% X X%
YouTube XXX X% XXX X% XX X%
News X X% X X% XX X%
Reddit XX X% XX X% X X%
Total XXXXX XX% XXXXX XX% XXXXX XX%

Top assets mentioned In the posts about VC firms in the last XX hours

Bittensor (TAO) Alphabet Inc Class A (GOOGL) Lightspeed Commerce Inc. (LSPD) Bittensor (TAO) Bitcoin (BTC) Qubic (QUBIC) BlackRock Inc (BLK) Tao Synergies Inc. (TAOX) Bitcoin (BTC) RAI Finance (SOFI)

Top topics mentioned In the posts about VC firms in the last XX hours

investment, vcs, china, united states, money, coins ai, india, web3, andreessen horowitz, seed funding, stocks, twitter, sequoia capital, coins energy, wang, israel, open ai, ipo, tao, $tao, stealth, stocks defense, #ai, playbook, insider, kol, billions, onchain, banking, angels, $googl, fintech, bessemer venture partners, meta, $lspd, women, greed, realtime, bittensor, signals, blog, blockchain, hybrid, dominance, mindset, happened, acquisition, coins healthcare, stocks financial services, decentralized, radar, matrix partners, iranian rial, stocks communication services, mega, crv, toronto, sol, 50k, $reymi, japan, ib, entrepreneurship, applied, tier, neo, clarity, careers, $1628b, alumni ventures, asset allocation, 0x587d2e7ca48707e8399377bb801f77e2d326ce77, ip, cisco, kleiner perkins, the worlds, prediction, wall street, curated, xpr, $loan, worm, intern, bbc, ggv capital, bros, beta, exchanges cexs, jerry, influencer, $9434t, $100k, $14m, pioneer, $35b, airdrops, $btc, xmr, agi, $qubic

Top Social Posts #


Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours

Showing only X posts for non-authenticated requests. Use your API key in requests for full results.

"Here they are: 1.)Startup&VC Seattle Board- Curated by GoingVC this board features roles at VC firms and their portfolio companies. For people looking to break into venture X. John Gannons VC Job Board- One of the longest-running VC job boards. Not Seattle specific but it regularly features remote and West Coast roles at VC firms and startups. Great option for internships analyst roles and platform positions 3.) Confluence VC Job Board- Focused on platform investor and ops roles at VC firms and their startups. Community-driven and often includes early stage opportunities that dont hit"
@yourbestfriendintech on TikTok 2025-07-19 03:09:49 UTC XXX followers, XXX engagements

"Most crypto insiders anticipated the GENIUS and CLARITY Acts positioning their portfolios for: Stablecoin growth (USDC PYUSD) Exchange tokens (like BNB UNI) that benefit from regulatory clarity Avoiding CBDCrelated projects (due to Anti-CBDC bill) VC firms like a16z Pantera and Paradigm have increased U.S. compliance staffing prepping for a regulated bull cycle"
@gigstopio on X 2025-07-18 22:52:00 UTC XX followers, XX engagements

"The need to IPO will never go away since VC firms can only circle jerk the valuations a couple of times after that its a pile of steaming trash that no one wants to touch Public markets are the only ones willing to buy that slop"
@copethyself on X 2025-07-18 22:17:22 UTC XXX followers, XXX engagements

"🚨 NEW POD IS LIVE 🚨 Kirsten Bartok Touw is the co-founder and Managing Partner of New Vista Capital one of the few early-stage VC firms focused exclusively on aerospace space and defense. We cover: Why capital itself is now a competitive moat in defense How New Vista helps portfolio companies sell internationally The DODs struggle to adapt to distributed low-cost warfare Defense startup challenges like momentum funding and TRL X Insights on investing in hypersonics space and AI Now available on YouTube Spotify Apple and Substack"
@DroneUltimatum on X 2025-07-18 21:00:08 UTC XXX followers, XX engagements

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